Denis Wick

Product Code: DW5504

Description:
'The world's favourite trumpet mute! This is perhaps the most successful, and most copied trumpet mute ever. Since it was first designed in 1968 it has given trumpet players exactly what they need: a mute which is perfectly in tune in all registers, a great feel which doesn't effect the 'blow' of the instrument, and the ability to produce a searing fortissimo in orchestral tuttis.

The reason for the success of this Denis Wick mute lies partly in the brilliance of the design and partly in the care and precision of the manufacture. The design has created a very open mute, bigger than all its predecessors, giving a full sound and avoiding the problem of sharpness of pitch encountered in many trumpet mutes.

The hand-spun aluminium is both light and extremely resonant. Other manufacturing techniques produce mutes which are not as hard. Our hand-crafting produce a mute where the metal is 'work-hardened' making it both light and very resonant. This makes it free-blowing and extremely responsive and the choice of the most demanding musicians.

Real cork is used to produce a snug fit in the bell of the instrument. We are proud that this mute is used by thousands of musicians all over the world and yet also represents incredible value. This is one of the most important pieces of equipment a trumpet-player will ever purchase, but is available at an incredibly reasonable price.

"The iconic mute for a generation of performers - and one that has passed the test of time. Superbly crafted and engineered (they all look and sound alike), it has been seen on major contest stages on every continent of the globe.

The mute produces a clear, brilliant sound that allows for a wide dynamic range with secure intonation. No wonder so many have been sold. For cornets in particular, having a complete set of quality homogenous mutes is a must - and worth their weight in gold. Buy cheap and nasty and you will surely sound the same.

And as long as the band secretary can keep an up to date inventory (cornet mutes gp AWOL from bandrooms more often than Ronnie Biggs over Wandsworth prison wall) they are also well worth the investment too."

Denis Wick

Product Code: DW5571

Description:
New from Denis Wick - great-sounding and versatile fibre mutes for trumpet and trombone. These sensational mutes have a seamless construction and wooden bases. They are suitable for use in orchestra and bands but are also great for jazz, making a gentle Duke Ellington-style sound which is great for jazz-ensemble work. They have the excellent intonation that is the hallmark of Denis Wick mutes, but provide a professional mute at a student price.

Features:

• Great tone with easy to control quiet notes and a sizzling forte sound
• Superb intonation in all registers
• Even response from high to low
• Suitable for use in band and orchestral music
• Beautiful sound for jazz
• Sturdy construction with a wooden base that gives extra resonance
• Real cork which has been specially contoured and will flex and take on the shape of the instrument's bell
• Protective bumper strip to prevent damage to bell when putting the mute into the instrument
• Greatly reduces sound output - suitable for home practice
• Sensational value
• Easily the best-performing mute at this price-point
• Seamless construction

"No other mute available at this price point can approach the level of performance of the new Denis Wick fibre mute!" - Richard Galime, Chicago

“Packs pro credentials and sound into a student price!”

Rated Best Quality Product ****

• Made with a seamless construction and a wooden base for extra resonance, this fibre straight mute from Denis Wick packs pro credentials and sound into a student price. It’s super lightweight and because of its conical fibre construction, it shouldn’t suffer from any dings or dents. The corks have also been contoured to avoid ‘chipping’ – a rarity at this price point.
• Attached to the house horn, we found it easy to play in any part of the range with good intonation. It is definitely more mellow than similarly spec’d aluminium or metal mutes and has a clean, round sound, particularly at the top end. We really liked this sweet side to it’s character. What it doesn’t have is a rawness and a hard, gritty edge to it’s sound, as when you do it still retains that inherent warmth.
• We reckon that this fibre mute would work really well in an ensemble situation, but can’t imagine it behind a full big band brass section. An excellent product, with the Denis Wick stamp of quality written all over it. Every horn should have one!

Jazzwise June 2011

***** 5-star Well made. Very good price.

• The price is excellent. It's well made and doesn't seem to mind being dropped occasionally.
• I use it as a practice mute. Though it's still fairly easy to play loud enough to annoy neighbours, it makes me a bit more comfortable with my relatively awful cornet playing.
• It stays in my cornet well. It hasn't fallen out yet, unlike my home made Renuzit air freshener mute, which likes to pop out in the middle of a note. It seems to sharpen the tuning a little, but it's easy enough to compensate for. I gather all mutes have some effect on tuning.

Pros:

• Consistent
• Easy To Play
• Quality Craftsmanship

Cons:

• None

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend!

Andy H from Manchester

TC1

Overview:
The Tom Crown TC1 all-aluminum Bb trumpet mute offers classic straight mute tone with a slightly bright edge. The Tom Crown mutes offer a bell-shaped contour that makes them a perfect acoustical match to the trumpet. Because of their consistency in tone quality, dynamic range, intonation and open feel, they are a must for all trumpet players.